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State Farm defends hefty 27.2% hike in Illinois homeowners insurance rates
State Farm said its Illinois homeowners business has seen “unsustainable” losses in 13 of the last 15 years.
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Editorial: The risk of nuclear war waned after the Cold War. It’s back with a vengeance.
The 1980s witnessed mass demonstrations demanding a nuclear freeze. Today, the threat of nuclear war...
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HUD Chicago office taking on more public housing authority oversight as staff dwindles regionally, nationally
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Chicago office will now oversee 65 public housing authorities Wisconsin because of staffing shortages in the agency’s Milwaukee office.
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‘Simpsons’ voice actor Hank Azaria bringing Springsteen show to Elgin’s Hemmens Center
Actor Hank Azaria, who voices Police Chief Wiggum, barkeep Mo Szylak and snobby nerd Comic Book Guy on “The Simpsons,” is bringing his tribute to Bruce Springsteen to Elgin's Hemmens Center.
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‘Heart over height:’ Yuki Kawamura searches for place in NBA during summer league stint with Chicago Bulls
“He’s the definition of heart over height,” said Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis of Yuki Kawamura, his teammate in the NBA Summer League.
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Politics
Former Sen. Donnelly speaks at Gary Chamber of Commerce meeting
Former Sen. Joe Donnelly was the speaker at the Gary Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting...
Education
Elmo’s been hacked: X account posted racist messages and Sesame Workshop is trying to regain control
Sesame Workshop was trying to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X...
Environment
Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts
The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration's National Weather...
Crime and Public Safety
Monday fire closes library in Lake Station indefinitely
The Lake Station/New Chicago Library is closed indefinitely after a small fire erupted Monday morning.
Investigations
Plea deal ends career of Chicago police officer who struck 14-year-old student
A veteran Chicago police officer will no longer carry a badge as part of a...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Lombard’s booming Yemeni coffee shops underscore demand for ‘third places’ and culturally appropriate nightlife
These “third places” have become popular hangouts for immigrant and Muslim populations, but they also...
Movies
Column: 20 years ago, UChicago’s Jacqueline Stewart went hunting for home movies. She found pure Chicago history.
Returning to UChicago after the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, Jacqueline Stewart celebrates a singular...
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Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO US history sketch show for the nation’s 250th
The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator and “Seinfeld” co-creator will act as executive producer, writer and...
Local News
State Sen. Julie Morrison announces her bid for re-election in the 29th District
State Senator Julie A. Morrison, D‑29th District, on July 8, announced her campaign for re-election...
History
Children’s ‘running of the bulls’ highlights Hemingway Birthday Weekend in Oak Park
Three days of readings, musical performances and 'running of the bulls' planned for the Hemingway...
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Many people spend a great deal of time in front of a computer and use...